Inpatient Wound Care Nurse Per Diem
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Job Location:
Hartford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 36 - 59
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
Position Purpose:
At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center an Inpatient Wound Care RN plays a critical role in the assessment treatment and management of patients with complex wounds. This includes pressure injuries surgical wounds diabetic ulcers and other skin integrity issues. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal healing and prevent complications while advancing expertise in wound care through professional development and certification.
What You Will Do:
Assess and evaluate patient wounds to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Perform wound care procedures including cleaning dressing and debridement.
Monitor and document patient progress adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
Provide expert wound care as a WOCN-certified RN or as an RN actively enrolled in WOCN coursework ensuring adherence to best practices and standards of care.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
Graduation from an accredited nursing program; BSN strongly preferred and required for WOCN certification.
Valid RN license in the state of Connecticut.
Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg experience in an acute care setting. Strong preference towards current or prior wound care experience in an inpatient setting.
Ability and commitment to obtain WOCN certification (Certified Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse) within 24 months of hire.
Preferred:
Current wound care certification such as WOCN or enrollment in a WOCN-accredited program.
BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) certification support available post-hire.
Familiarity with evidence-based wound care protocols and pressure injury prevention strategies.
Important Consideration
This role is not designed for new graduates or those seeking training for inpatient Wound Care nursing. Candidates must be enrolled in WOCN coursework or be able to certify within 24 months of hire. Resumes must clearly reflect the WOCN certification or ability to certify. This nurse must also be able to function independently in the Inpatient setting and medical-surgical service lines.
Position Highlights:
Per Diem - Day Shift
This is an hourly position included in the RN Step Program pay range: $36.15 to $59.95.
Ministry/Facility Information:
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. A member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health it is one of the nations largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Saint Francis is a Level 1 Trauma Center a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital committed to excellence in patient care education and innovation.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
